Nurse Manager – Medical Surgical

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix.  Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

City of Hope will be opening our second academic hospital on the Irvine Campus – the only specialty cancer hospital in the area – completing the continuum of care in Orange County and we are seeking a Nurse Manager to ensure efficient operations for our Medical Surgical, Oncology Unit.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Medical Surgical Unit, ensuring high quality of care for patients within the unit on a 7-day/week, 24-hour basis in collaboration with the Director, Nursing. The Nurse Manager position requires in-depth productivity management, communication, teaching/leaning principals, nursing practice, and the ability to apply nursing theories. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, optimizing patient care delivery, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence across the enterprise to achieve excellent patient outcomes and a workplace of choice.

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As a successful candidate, you will:

• Lead and manage the nursing staff in the Medical Surgical Oncology Unit, providing direction, mentorship, and support to the team. 
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, identify professional development opportunities, and ensure staff are adequately trained. 
• Ensure high-quality, evidence -based patient care is delivered in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Oversee patient assessments, care planning, and interventions for individuals admitted with a range of medical and surgical conditions.
• Advocate for patients and families by providing education on treatments, potential side effects, and disease management.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations, including patient safety and infection control.
• Participate in budget planning and financial management, ensuring cost-effective care delivery while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure proper inventory management, ordering of medical supplies, and equipment maintenance.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, social workers, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss patient care issues, staff concerns, and department goals.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, families, and other departments.
• Implement evidence-based practices, guidelines, and protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, including The Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations.
• Support staff in maintaining certifications and continuing education to promote professional development.
• Development and implement educational programs for nursing staff on hematology-specific care, new treatments, and procedures.

 Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in nursing is required. 
• 3 years of experience in an area of expertise relevant to the department with demonstrated progressive leadership growth.
• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS from the American Heart Association
• Relevant experience with oncology, chemotherapy administration background
• ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• National Certification (must be obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer) OCN or BMTCN preferred.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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